For 32-year-old Tracy Li, marriage and childbearing have never been essential life choices. Instead of following the traditional path of starting a family like most of her elders, the human resources manager at a Beijing-based company prefers the solitary life. “The cost of giving birth is apparently too high for women, which is leading to…
Big Tech companies are soon going to let investors know if all the hype is still worth it. Amid tariff turmoil and market uncertainty, the tech trade continues to power the S&P 500 higher. With mega-cap tech earnings due to kick off later this month, investors are looking for clues to know if the AI-fueled…
Hong Kong’s oldest university has issued a warning letter to a male law student accused of making pornographic images of fellow classmates and other women by using artificial intelligence (AI). The University of Hong Kong said on Saturday that it was aware of the accusations, adding the student in question had received a warning letter…
The “uneasy alliance” between America’s tech elite and Donald Trump’s populist right base could undermine the country’s competitiveness against China in the long run by cutting off talent and global markets, according to analysts. They also pointed to growing ties between the tech sector and the defence industry – including a new initiative enlisting senior…
In her last public appearance as CEO of X, Linda Yaccarino sat down last month at the Cannes Lions advertising conference with tennis great Serena Williams. Along with touting Williams’ forthcoming X podcast, the pair found common ground in their experiences with the social media platform long known as Twitter. The exchange took on new…
Today’s asset managers, hedge funds, and fintech platforms know that speed and accuracy lie at the heart of success. Businesses across industries are constantly competing to find an edge in efficiency and precision, but they often lack the infrastructure to get ahead. Although artificial intelligence continues to expand at breakneck speed, many firms fall behind…
Hong Kong start-up Syngular Technology has won a €100,000 (US$117,000) investment in the 2025 EQT Impact Challenge, after beating three other finalists in the pitch competition by impressing judges with its augmented-reality surgical system. By winning the challenge – designed to identify high-impact early-stage ventures in Hong Kong – the three-year-old company secured the investment…
China is set to showcase its artificial intelligence (AI) prowess, as well as its vision of how to manage the disruptive technology, at a conference in Shanghai as the country is stepping up its competition against the US for AI supremacy. The annual three-day World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), which starts on July 26, would…
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are expected to defy a slowdown across industries, as the mainland relies on the technology to boost business efficiency and revive economic growth, according to investors and analysts. Companies including Meituan and Xiaomi were set to benefit from a wave of AI integration that would transform business models, according to…
Introduction In 2025, our everyday software has begun to feel less like static tools and more like collaborative teammates. Your phone isn’t just a phone anymore – it’s also your photographer, translator, and personal assistant. And that CRM or analytics app at work? It’s evolving into “a smart coworker that can draft reports and spot…